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Father Paul Avallone (undated photograph – The Times-Picayune archive)

Father Paul Avallone (photo with obituary)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul P. Avallone

Paul Avallone

Father Paul Avallone

American-born priest with order of priests known as Salesians /Salesians of Don Bisco (SDB).  Ordained 1950.

According to his obituary, pioneered the Salesian high schools in Sherbrooke, Quebec and Marrero, La. as their director-principal.

Name listed on Diocese of New Orleans website as one of those credibly accused of sexual sexual abuse.  The time frame listed for abuse is late 50s to early 60s.  Father Avallone served in Canada from 1955 to 1960

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Name posted on Archdiocese of New Orleans website

02 November 2018:  from  the Archdiocese of New Orleans website under “The names of religious order priests who were serving in the Archdiocese of New Orleans at the time of the [sex abuse] allegation and the archdiocese was notified of the allegation. The investigation and final disposition of the allegation was the responsibility of the religious order”

PAUL AVALLONE, S.D.B.
Date of Birth: 1921
Date of Ordination: 1950
Estimated Time frame of Abuse: late 1950s, early 1960s
Notification from Religious Order: 2011
Date of Death: 2008
Pastoral Assignments
Archbishop Shaw High School
Hope Haven, Marrero

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Archbishop Shaw High School in New Orleans has scholarships in Father Paul Avallone’s name: the SDB Merit Scholarships ( Archbishop Shaw High School Student-Parent Handbook 2018-2019)

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Obituary

02 August 2008 , The Record/Herald

“AVALLONE Father Paul S.D.B, 86, died on Thursday July 31, 2008 in Cedar Grove. He had been a member of the Salesian community of St. Anthony’s Parish in Paterson, NJ since 2002. He was born in the Bronx on December 26, 1921 to Antonio and Carmella de Poto Avallone. Father Paul entered the Salesian high school seminary in Newton, NJ in 1935 from which he was admitted to the novitiate in September 1939. He made his vows on September 8, 1940 and completed a bachelor’s degree in philosophy at Don Bosco College in Newton in 1943. He was ordained in the basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin in 1950. He earned master’s degrees in educational psychology and in pastoral counseling. Among Father Avallone’s accomplishments in his 65 years as a Salesian are pioneering the Salesian high schools in Sherbrooke, Quebec and Marrero, La. as their director-principal. He authored two highly regarded books on St. John Bosco’s educational method. He was director of Salesian High School in New Rochelle, superintendent of schools for the New Rochelle Province and master of novices at Don Bosco College Seminary in Newton. For 18 years he served as spiritual advisor of the Salesian Cooperators unit in Paterson and of the Don Bosco Volunteers, a secular institute, and for 11 years as chaplain to the Salesian Sisters at their provincial house in Haledon, NJ. His later service included two years as assistant pastor at St. Anthony’s Church in Paterson, two years as guidance director and 18 years as public relations director at Don Bosco Tech in Paterson. Father Avallone said with his patron St. Paul, “By the grace of God, I am what I am.” Visiting hours will take place in St. Anthony’s Church 138 Beech St, Paterson on Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-5 PM. A funeral mass will follow at 7 PM, Interment will take place on Tuesday in th e Salesian Cemetery in Goshen, NY. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Della Torre Funeral Home 515 21st Avenue in Paterson NJ.”

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Unless otherwise indicated the following information is drawn from copies of the annual Canadian Catholic Church Directories (CCCD) which I have on hand,  media (M), Archdiocese of New Orlanes website (ANO) and obituary (Obit)

2011:  Archdiocese of New Orleans notified of abuse (ANO)

31 July 2008:  died in Cedar Grove (Obit) Buried in the Salesian Cemetery, Goshen, Orange Country, New York

2002-2008:  member of Salesian community of St. Anthony’s parish, Patterson, NJ (Obit)

1999:  Author of Keys to The Hearts of Youth

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1977:  Author of  Reason Religion and Kindness   (10th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards)

26 January 1967:  Archbishop Philip M. Hannan to bless new gym and academic buildings at Archbishop Shaw school.  School principal Father Paul Avallone SDB also listed as a speaker for the event “New additions for Shaw Clarion Herald 26 January 1967 (Clarion Herald, 26 January 1967)

1966:  Open House at Archbishop Shaw High School, New Orleans “Reverend Paul P. Avallone principal”  ( Clarion Herald 19 May 1966)

08 November 1965:   To review and hand out signed copies of his new book Reason, Religion Kindness at meeting of the Cooperative Club (

Shaw Parents

MARRERO—The Rev Paul P Avallone, SDB, principal of Archbishop Shaw high school, will review his new book “Reason, Religion Kindness,” at the meeting of the Cooperative club Monday. Nov 8 at 4 30 p m.   Gift copies of the book will be given to members .

The meeting will officially open the school’s annual book fair and observance of National Catholic Education week.  Books supplied by the Catholic Book store will be on display each evening during the week .The Shaw library club will present a skit on book reports Tuesday Nov 9 at 7 p m

05 March 1964:  Father Paul Avallone is Superior of Hope Haven and Principal at Archbishop Shaw high school .  (Hope Haven was a home for boys who were orphans, products of broken homes “and other social conditions” – elsewhere described as “dependent boys.”  “Hope Haven — al that the name implies” (Clarion Herald 05 March 1964)

February 1964:  Director of Hope Haven Arts and Trade School (Home for Dependent Boys)  Institutions: Hope Haven (Clarion Herald, 27 February 1964, p. 97)

Principal Archbishop Shaw High School (Boys) ( Clarion Herald 27 February 1964)

Living at Hope Haven (Info below from Archdiocese of New Orleans Telephone Directory in the Clarion Herald, 27 February 1967).

13 February 1964: Father Paul Avallone building Archbishop Shaw High School “into one of the future powers of New Orleans Catholic prep sports.”   ” Shaw working toward finest plant and team in the area”  (Clarion Herald New Orleans 13 Feb 1964)

December 1963:  Father Avallone, Principal of Archbishop Shaw High School, talks to parents about teenage boys dating (Clarion Herald, 05 December 1963): (Click image to enlarge)

25 July 1963:   “Archbishop Shaw high is new but is setting 1965 sights high” (Clarion Herald, 25 July 1963)

1962:  Founding Principal of Archbishop Shaw High School, New Orleans (  Archbishop Shaw High School Student-Parent Handbook 2018-2019 )

? 1960 – ? 1962: Superior at the Don Bosco College, Newton, N.J. ? (The Sherbrooke Record 13 June 1960 – see below for clip)

1955-June 1960:  Sherbrooke Quebec

1960:  Leaving position as Director of St. Patrick’s School, Sherbrooke, Quebec.  (The Sherbrooke Record 13 June 1960):

FATHER PAUL HONORED — Fr. Paul Avallone, director of St. Patrick High School, pictured above centre, last night was honored by parents prior to his departure to the United States where he will take up duties of Superior at the Don Bosco College, Newton, N.J. With Fr. Paul are, from left to right: William Steele, representing the Roman Catholic School Commission; Mrs. L. Latul-Ippe, representing the Mothers’ Guild; Fr. Paul; Msgr. Rosario Moisan, rector of St. Patrick’s Church, and Edgar Martin, president of the Fathers’ Club. (Record Photo by Gerry Lemay)

1959:  St. Patrick’s School, Sherbrooke, Quebec Canada ( listed in index of Le Canada Ecclestiastique (precursor to Canadian Catholic Church Directory)

September 1957:  Principal St. Patrick’s School, Sherbrooke, Quebec Canada

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1957:  In Sherbrooke Quebec working to incorporate the Salesians of St. John Bosco

31 August 1957:

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Reverend Father Ernest Glovannini, of the City of New Rochelle, of the state of New York, one of the United States of America, Reverend Father Paul Avallone, Reverend Father Theodore Clampt, Reverend Father Ed. ward Mazurek, Reverend Father Hector Carnevallc, all presently of the City of Sherbrooke, district of St. Francis. will apply to the Quebec Legislature, at its coming session,  for the passing of an Act incorporating “The Society of the Saleslans of St. John Bosco,” with all the powers, rights and privileges of ordinary corporations and with special powers for religious , educational and * charitable purposes, and specially with  the power to hold Immovable propeity of any extent whatsoever notwithstanding the provisions of section | 3 of the Mortmain Act (Revised Statutes of Quebec, 1911, Chapter 283); the corporation will be governed by the rules of their congregation and will have the power to make by-laws; the head office of the corporation shall be In the City of Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke, August 31st, 1957.
Attorneys for the petitioners.
LEBLANC, DELORME, BARNARD & LEBLANC

1956: St. Patrick’s High School School Sherbrooke, Quebec  and affiliated with Sherbrooke University, Quebec Canada  ( page 52 Annuaire General:  Universite de Sherbrooke 1956)

Professor in charge of expenses and courses at Sherbrook University, Quebec (re St Patricks school and Sherbrooke U Quebec( page 45 Annuaire General:  Universite de Sherbrooke 1956)

05 June 1956” CWL Convention Addressed By Rev Paul Avallone’ Sherbrooke Daily Record (Sherbrooke Daily New, 05 June 1956,  page 8)

31 May 1956:  “Rev. Paul P. Avallone, S.D.B.. S.T.L., principal of St. Patrick’s School”  speaker at CWL Luncheon, Rock Island (Sherbrooke Daily Record, 31 May1956, page 8)

1955:  Salesians “under the capable leadership of Fr. Paul Avallone and Fr. Ted Ciampi” arrived at St. St Patrick High School in Sherbrooke, Quebec ( Nouvelle Salesiennes Salesian News Octobre 2008, page 5)

1952:  Camp Master at Don Bosco Juniorate on the Greyridge Farm, Stony Point. NY  This was the first year the Salesians held a camp for boys ages eight to 13

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Salesian Camp Ending Its First Season

The Don Bosco Junioratc on the Greyridge Farm, Stony Point, which normally has about GO young men of high school age pursuing studies leading to the religious life, this summer has echoed to the voices of much younger boys in the first season of Camp Namancura. The Salesian Order began the camp this year, and the weekly attendance at the camp has been 30 boys between eight and 13 years of age. Most of the boys come from New York City, and the thrills of real country life are theirs on the 250~acre Greyridge property. The camping season opened July 6, and will continue through Saturday. Each week is a complete program, although many of the boys have.stayed through several weeks of the season. Father Casclli Camp Director

The Rev. Joseph Caselli is camp director, the Rev. Mario Carpanese is prefect, and the Rev. Paul Avallone is camp master. Brother Frank Nee and Brother Gus Kita are counselors. Under their direction, the boys have a full program of activity for each day of the week. From seven o’clock, when the boys break out of their beds, until about nine in the evening, there is plenty to do. But the busy schedule is so arranged that there is time for rest and letter writing. Each morning the boys attend mass in the beautiful chapel which is one of the features of the re-cently-completed novitiate building. After the flag-raising ceremony and breakfast, there is a period of recreation, including games and riding on saddle horses. Swimming and Boating Swimming and boating are easily near the top in sports popularity. The pool and the crib are lively spots twice every day as the youngsters enjoy their supervised periods of swimming. Crafts take up a portion of the boys’ time. A room is set aside for model building and handicrafts, in addition to nature study and outdoor crafts. Through the day there are periods of recreation when no set schedule is provided for the boys, and other times when sport in the gym is provided. Each evening, after supper, there is a program— sometimes movies, sometimes a marshmallow roast, sometimes a camp fire, or a story-telling session. Once each week there is a lakeside supper away from the camp, and each week there is an outing. Groups have been to West Point and the Ashokan reservoir. This week, the final one at the camp, the outing is to Bertrand Island on Lake Hopatcong. How the Camp Got Its Name

During part of the summer, the year-round students at the Juniorate are away at another camp near Ellenville. But the religious phase of life at the Juniorate continues for the boys at Camp Namancura. In addition to the mass, there is a catechism period, and each day concludes with night prayers. The name of the camp, one of many such activities conducted by the Salesian Society, comes from the experiences of a member of the order who was a missionary to a tribe in Patagonia, in the southern end of Argentina, many years ago. The unruly natives would not submit to governmental authority and there was constant strife. A Salesian missionary converted Namancura, the son of the tribal chieftan, and eventually the chief himself was converted, bringing peace to the area. The young savage decided to follow the life of the religious and went to Europe to continue his studies. He died before his ambition to become a priest could be realized, but the work and sacrifices of the Indian boy are memorialized in the name of the camp.

1950:  ORDAINED in Basilica of Mary Help of Christian, Turin (Obit)

?:  Masters degrees in educational psychology and educational counselling

1943:  BA in Philosphy, Don Bosco College, Newton (Obit)

08 September 1940:  vows (Obit)

September 1939:  admitted to the novitiate (Obit)

1935:  entered Salesian high school seminary in Newton, NJ (Obit)

26 December 1921:  born in the Bronx (Obit)

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November 2, 2018

To the People of God in the Archdiocese of New Orleans:

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

To the victims and survivors of sexual abuse, my heart and prayerful support go out to you that you may know God’s healing and compassion. Anyone who is a victim or survivor of sexual abuse, please know of my willingness to meet with you so that I may walk with you in healing.

After much prayer and consultation with many people, including the Priests’ Council and lay leadership, I have decided to publish the names of Archdiocesan clergy (priests and deacons) who have been removed from ministry for an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor. This report also includes deceased Archdiocesan clergy and religious order priests.

I have received many calls and emails asking me to publish the names.  I have also received many calls and emails suggesting not to publish the names.  I believe it is the right thing to do in order to foster the healing of victims, in a spirit of transparency, and in the pursuit of justice. Jesus reminds us, “The truth will set you free” (John 8:32).

For those against whom the accusation came after their death, a very careful examination took place in order to justify the reporting of the person’s name. The more recent cases were and continue to be presented to the Archdiocesan Review Board, an independent board made up of lay experts, who review the cases and make recommendations. For earlier cases, the way in which allegations were reported and investigated varied. This is a weakness that was corrected by the bishops in 2002 with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.

A team of more than ten women and men that included staff and outside legal professionals reviewed the files of 2,432 priests who have served in the Archdiocese of New Orleans since 1950.  For priests with accusations received after their death, additional people reviewed the file to ensure accuracy to the extent that is possible after death.  Of the 2,432 priests who have served in the Archdiocese of New Orleans since 1950, the review identified 57 who are included in this report.  This entire list has been given to the Orleans Parish District Attorney and will be made available to any other District Attorney.

Some will be surprised to see the name of a priest who served in your parish or who you personally knew very well.  As you experience this disappointment, I raise you to the Lord and ask him to give you comfort and his peace.

Since the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People was established in 2002, the number of cases has been reduced significantly.  Most of the accusations are from incidents that occurred decades ago, even as long as 70 years ago. There has not been a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse of a minor committed in well over a decade by a member of the clergy in ministry in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.  In the United States during the last two years, there have been eight substantiated allegations of abuse by clergy according to the 2017 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. There are 33,917 priests currently in the United States; therefore, .025% of priests have had substantiated allegations against them.

While just one case of sexual abuse is one too many, these statistics give evidence that our Safe Environment Program of background checks for those who work with minors, trainings for both adults and children, and extensive psychological testing and formation for seminarians has had a very positive impact on protecting our children. One may have the impression from either the media or on social media that such abuse is rampant in our churches and schools today. This is simply untrue.

I would be remiss if I did not extend my heartfelt gratitude to the very good and faithful clergy who serve in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.  Daily, they give of themselves to lead and serve God’s people.  My brothers, thank you as you continue to shepherd God’s people today. I also thank all those who support our clergy and appreciate their ministry.

We have done our very best to make this report as accurate and complete as possible.  If anyone wishes to raise a question about someone not on the list, I invite you to come forward. The phone number for Victims Assistance Coordinator Br. Stephen Synan, F.M.S. is (504) 522-5019.  If necessary, the list will be updated if other cases are presented.

For our sins of the past, we ask for your forgiveness and the mercy of God.  Our sin is public and it calls us as church leaders to repentance in order that our church can experience renewal.

As a church, our rock foundation is Jesus Christ.  It is His church and has been for over 2,000 years.  In spite of our sins, He will not desert the church but will lead us towards healing and renewal.

Wishing you God’s peace, I am

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond
Archbishop of New Orleans

 

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2018 Report Regarding Clergy Abuse

The names of Archdiocese of New Orleans clergy who are alive and have been accused of sexually abusing a minor which led to their removal from ministry. In each case, the cleric remains out of ministry:

  • GEORGE BRIGNAC (DEACON)
    Date of Birth: 1935
    Ordination: 1976
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1970s; early 1980s
    Allegation Received: 1977
    Removed from Ministry: 1988
    Pastoral Assignments
    Cabrini High School, New Orleans
    Our Lady of the Rosary, New Orleans
    St. Frances Cabrini School, New Orleans
    St. Louise de Marillac School, Arabi
    St. Matthew the Apostle School, River Ridge
    PAUL CALAMARI
    Date of Birth: 1944
    Ordination: 1980
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1970s
    Allegation Received: 2003
    Removed from Ministry: 2003
    Pastoral Assignments
    Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Belle Chasse
    Our Lady of the Rosary, New Orleans, in residence
    St. Stanislaus School, Bay St. Louis, MS
    St. Raphael, New Orleans
    St. Rita, New Orleans, in residence
    Holy Cross Church, Dover, DE
    St. Mary of the Assumption, Hockenin, DE
    St. Peter the Apostle, New Castle, DE
    MICHAEL FARINO
    Date of Birth: 1942
    Ordination: 1969
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1970s and 1980s
    Allegation Received: 1990
    Removed from Ministry: 1990
    Pastoral Assignments
    Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Chalmette
    St. Benilde, Metairie
    St. Maurice, New Orleans
    MICHAEL FRASER
    Date of Birth: 1949
    Ordination: 1975
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1980s; 1990s
    Allegation Received: 1998
    Removed from Ministry: 2004
    Pastoral Assignments
    Sts. Peter and Paul, Pearl River
    St. Raphael the Archangel, New Orleans
    St. Rita Church, New Orleans
    The Visitation of Our Lady, Marrero
    THOMAS GASPARD GLASGOW
    Date of Birth: 1938
    Ordination: 1969
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1970s
    Allegation Received: 2007
    Removed from Ministry: 2008
    Pastoral Assignments
    Mater Dolorosa, New Orleans
    St. Brigid, New Orleans
    St. Gabriel, New Orleans
    St. James Major, New Orleans
    St. John the Baptist, Edgard
    St. Philip the Apostle, New Orleans
    St. Simon Peter, New Orleans
    LAWRENCE HECKER
    Date of Birth: 1931
    Ordination: 1958
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1960s; 1970s
    Allegation Received: 1996
    Removed from Ministry: 2002
    Pastoral Assignments
    Christ the King, Terrytown
    Holy Family, Luling
    Holy Rosary, New Orleans
    Our Lady of Lourdes, New Orleans
    St. Anthony, Luling
    St. Bernadette, Houma
    St. Charles Borromeo, in residence
    St. Frances Cabrini, New Orleans
    St. Francis Xavier, Metairie
    St. Joseph, Gretna
    St. Louise de Marillac, Arabi
    St. Mary, New Roads
    St. Theresa of Child Jesus, New Orleans
    GERARD HOWELL
    Date of Birth: 1939
    Ordination: 1964
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1960s; 1970s
    Allegation Received: 1978
    Removed from Ministry: 1992
    Pastoral Assignments
    Holy Trinity, New Orleans
    Mater Dolorosa, New Orleans
    Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Westwego
    Prince of Peace, Chalmette
    St. Gerard, New Orleans
    St. Henry, New Orleans
    St. Lawrence the Martyr, Kenner
    Sts. Peter and Paul, New Orleans
    St. Pius X, Baton Rouge
    PATRICK KEANE
    Date of Birth: 1948
    Ordination: 1973
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1980s
    Allegation Received: 1994
    Removed from Ministry: 1995
    Pastoral Assignments
    Holy Family, Luling
    St. Anselm, Madisonville
    St. Catherine of Siena, Metairie
    St. Cecilia, New Orleans
    St. Edward the Confessor, Metairie
    St. Mary Magdalen, Metairie
    JAMES KILGOUR
    Date of Birth: 1946
    Ordination: 1982
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1980s
    Allegation Received: 1987
    Removed from Ministry: 1988
    Pastoral Assignments
    St. Pius X, New Orleans
    GERARD KINANE
    Date of Birth: 1945
    Ordination: 1973
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1970s; 1980s
    Allegation Received: 1993
    Removed from Ministry: 2004
    Pastoral Assignments
    Our Lady of the Isle, Grand Isle
    St. Cecilia, New Orleans, in residence
    St. Edward the Confessor, Metairie
    St. Gabriel the Archangel, New Orleans
    St. Henry, New Orleans
    St. Hilary, Matthews
    St. Luke the Evangelist, Slidell, in residence
    St. Mark, Chalmette
    St. Mary’s Nativity, Raceland
    Assumption Catholic Church, Jacksonville, FL
    Mother Seton Catholic Church, Palm Springs, FL
    St. John Catholic Church, Atlanta Beach, FL
    St. Bernadette Church, Canadensis, PA
    JAMES LOCKWOOD (DEACON)
    Date of Birth: 1933
    Ordination: 1974
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1970s
    Allegation Received: 1978
    Removed from Ministry: 1978
    Pastoral Assignments
    Center of Jesus the Lord, New Orleans
    Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Chalmette
    GERALD PRINZ
    Date of Birth: 1939
    Ordination: 1968
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1970s
    Incardinated Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux: 1977
    Allegation Received: 1995
    Resigned from Priesthood: 1990
    Pastoral Assignments
    St. Frances de Sales, Houma
    St. Gregory Barbarigo, Houma
    PATRICK SANDERS
    Date of Birth: 1963
    Ordination: 1990
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1990s
    Allegation Received: 2004
    Removed from Ministry: 2005
    Pastoral Assignments
    Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Belle Chasse
    Resurrection of Our Lord, New Orleans
    St. Angela Merici, Metairie
    St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, New Orleans
    St. Peter, Reserve
    St. Thomas, Pointe-a-la-Hache
    JOHN SAX
    Date of Birth: 1948
    Ordination: 1973
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1980s
    Allegation Received: 2000
    Removed from Ministry: 2004
    Pastoral Assignments
    Resurrection, New Orleans
    St. Cecilia Church, New Orleans
    St. Clement of Rome, Metairie
    St. Francis of Assisi, New Orleans, in residence
    St. Gabriel the Archangel, New Orleans
    St. Jerome Church, Kenner
    St. John of the Cross, in residence
    St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
    St. Peter, Reserve
    St. Raphael, New Orleans
    St. Rita, New Orleans, in residence
  • The names of Archdiocese of New Orleans clergy who are deceased and who admitted or have been publicly accused of sexually abusing a minor.

  • JOHN BASTY
    Date of Birth: 1882
    Date of Ordination: 1908
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1940s
    Allegation Received: 1946
    Date of Death: 1956
    Pastoral Assignments
    St. Augustine, New Orleans
    St. Charles Borromeo, Destrehan
    Sts. Peter and Paul, New Orleans
    St. Vincent de Paul, New Orleans
    JAMES BENEDICT
    Date of Birth: 1913
    Date of Ordination: 1939
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: Late 1950s
    Allegation Received: 2003
    Date of Death: 1984
    Pastoral Assignments
    Mater Dolorosa Church, New Orleans
    Our Lady of Lourdes, New Orleans
    St. Augustine Church, New Orleans
    St. Henry Church, New Orleans
    Ursuline Convent and Academy
    PIERRE CELESTIN CAMBIAIRE
    Date of Birth: 1871
    Ordination: 1898
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1910s
    Allegation Received: 1917
    Removed from Ministry: 1917
    Date of Death: 1955
    Pastoral Assignments
    Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cameron
    St. George, Baton Rouge
    St. Joseph, Grosse-Tete
    St. Leon, Leonville
    DINO CINEL
    Date of Birth: 1941
    Ordination: 1966
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1980s
    Allegation Received: 1988
    Removed from Ministry: 1988
    Date of Death: 2018
    Professor at Tulane University
    St. Rita, New Orleans in residence
    CARL DAVIDSON
    Date of Birth: 1940
    Ordination: 1964
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: early 1980s
    Allegation Received: 1989
    Removed from Ministry: 2002
    Date of Death: 2007
    Pastoral Assignments
    Annunciation, New Orleans
    St. James Major, New Orleans
    St. John Prep, New Orleans
    St. Raphael the Archangel, New Orleans
    St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, New Orleans
    VINCENT FEEHAN
    Date of Birth: 1945
    Ordination: 1977
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1970s; early 1980s
    Allegation Received: 1987
    Voluntary leave of absence: 1987
    Date of Death: 2010
    Pastoral Assignments
    Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Belle Chasse
    St. Anselm, Madisonville
    St. Catherine of Siena, Metairie
    St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, New Orleans
    JOHN FRANKLIN
    A Priest of the Diocese of Savannah, GA
    Serving at the Archdiocese of New Orleans
    Date of Birth: 1925
    Ordination: 1956
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1950s
    Allegation Received: 1959
    Removed from Ministry: 1959
    Date of Death: unknown
    Pastoral Assignments
    Ascension, Donaldsonville
    St. Gabriel, New Orleans
    HOWARD HOTARD
    Date of Birth: 1926
    Ordination: 1955
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: early 1980s
    Allegation Received: 1995
    Removed from Ministry: 2002
    Date of Death: 2013
    Pastoral Assignments
    Our Lady of Lourdes, Slidell
    Sacred Heart Church, Lacombe
    St. Catherine of Siena, Metairie
    St. Charles Borromeo, Destrehan
    St. Mary Pamela, Raceland
    St. Matthias, New Orleans
    MICHAEL HURLEY
    Date of Birth: 1915
    Ordination: 1943
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1940s
    Allegation Received: 1945
    Left Archdiocese: 1955
    Date of Death: 2005
    Pastoral Assignments
    Immaculate Conception Church, Marrero
    St. Agnes, Baton Rouge
    St. Francis de Sales, Houma
    St. Maurice, New Orleans
    Sts. Peter and Paul, New Orleans
    JAMES KIRCHER
    A Priest of the Diocese of Jackson, MS
    In Residence at the Archdiocese of New Orleans
    Date of Birth: 1931
    Ordination: 1963
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1970s
    Allegation Received: 2010
    Removed from Ministry: 1991
    Date of Death: 2007
    In Residence: 1970s
    St. Julian Eymard, Algiers
    WESLEY MICHAEL LANDRY
    Date of Birth: 1923
    Ordination: 1948
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1950s
    Allegation Received: 1993
    Retired from Ministry: 1993
    Date of Death: 2002
    Pastoral Assignments
    Christ the King, Gretna
    Incarnate Word, New Orleans
    St. Anthony, Gretna
    St. Cecilia, New Orleans
    St. Gabriel the Archangel, New Orleans
    St. Joseph, Thibodaux
    St. Leo the Great, New Orleans
    St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, New Orleans
    RALPH LAWRENCE
    Date of Birth: 1890
    Ordination: 1916
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: early 1930s
    Allegation Received: 1935
    Leave of absence: 1935
    Date of Death: 1992
    Pastoral Assignments
    Mater Dolorosa, New Orleans
    Our Lady of Good Harbor, Buras
    Our Lady of Lourdes, Winnfield
    Sacred Heart Church, Rayville
    St. Anthony, Baton Rouge
    GORHAM JOSEPH PUTNAM
    Date of Birth: 1929
    Ordination: 1955
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: early 1950s
    Allegation Received: 2002
    Date of Death: 1993
    Pastoral Assignments
    St. Agnes, Jefferson
    St. Andrew the Apostle, New Orleans
    St. Francis de Sales, New Orleans
    St. John the Baptist, Edgard
    St. Rita Church, New Orleans
    BERNARD SCHMALTZ
    Date of Birth: 1947
    Ordination: 1973
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1970s
    Allegation Received: 1993
    Removed from Ministry: 1993
    Date of Death: 2010
    Pastoral Assignments
    Anunziata, Houma
    St. Clement of Rome
    St. Francis Xavier, Metairie
    St. Gabriel the Archangel, New Orleans
    St. Rose of Lima, New Orleans, in residence
    JOHN SEERY
    Date of Birth: 1953
    Ordination: 1976
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1970s
    Allegation Received: 1978
    Left the USA: 1978
    Date of Death: 2011
    Pastoral Assignments
    Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Westwego
    MALCOLM STRASSEL
    Date of Birth: 1908
    Ordination: 1934
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1960s; early 1970s
    Allegation Received: 2006
    Date of Death: 1987
    Pastoral Assignments
    Holy Rosary Church, St. Amant
    Our Lady of Lourdes, New Orleans
    Sacred Heart, LaCombe
    St. Agnes, Baton Rouge
    St. Charles Borromeo, Destrehan
    St. Joseph, Gretna
    St. Mary Pamela, Raceland
    JOHN THOMANN
    Date of Birth: 1930
    Ordination: 1958
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1960s
    Allegation Received: 1966
    Removed from Ministry: 1967
    Date of Death: 1989
    Pastoral Assignments
    Our Lady of Lourdes, New Orleans
    Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Chackbay
    Resurrection of Our Lord, New Orleans
    St. Charles Borromeo Church, Destrehan
    St. Frances Cabrini, New Orleans
    St. Henry, New Orleans
    St. Joseph Church, Gretna
    St. Joseph, Galliano
    St. Leo the Great, New Orleans
    St. Rose of Lima Church, New Orleans
    JOHN WEBER
    Date of Birth: 1919
    Ordination: 1945
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1940s
    Incardinated into Diocese of Baton Rouge: 1961
    Allegation Received: 2005
    Date of Death: 2000
    Pastoral Assignments
    Assumption Parish, Plattenville
    Holy Trinity, New Orleans
    St. Ann, Morganza
    St. Eloi, Theriot
    St. Rita, New Orleans
  • The names of religious order priests who were serving in the Archdiocese of New Orleans at the time of the allegation and the archdiocese was notified of the allegation. The investigation and final disposition of the allegation was the responsibility of the religious order:

  • CLAUDE BOUDREAUX, S.J.
    Date of Birth: 1925
    Date of Ordination: 1955
    Notification from Religious Order: 2005
    Date of Death: 2016
    Pastoral Assignments
    Jesuit High School, New Orleans
    PATRICK BRADY, O.P.
    Date of Birth: unknown
    Ordination: unknown
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1960s; 1970s
    Allegation Received: 2002
    Date of Death: 1999
    Pastoral Assignments
    St. Anthony of Padua, New Orleans
    CORNELIUS CARR, S.J.
    Date of Birth: 1920
    Ordination: 1951
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1970s; early 1980s
    Notification via Media Reports: 2018
    Pastoral Assignments
    Jesuit High School, New Orleans
    STANISLAUS CEGLAR, S.D.B.
    Date of Birth: unknown
    Ordination: unknown
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1960s
    Allegation Received: 2010
    Pastoral Assignments
    Hope Haven, Marrero
    JAMES COLLERY, C.S.Sp
    Date of Birth: 1920
    Ordination: 1948
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: early 1980s
    Allegation Received: 2013
    Date of Death: 1987
    Pastoral Assignments
    St. Ann, Metairie
    PAUL CSIK, S.D.B.
    Date of Birth: 1898
    Date of Ordination: unknown
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1960s
    Allegation Received: 2010
    Date of Death: 1970
    Pastoral Assignments
    Hope Haven, Marrero
    JEROME DUCOTE, O.S.B.
    Date of Birth: 1929
    Ordination: 1954
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: early 1960s
    Allegation Received: 2002
    Date of Death: 2006
    Pastoral Assignments
    St. Joseph Abbey, St. Benedict
    ANTHONY ESPOSITO, S.D.B.
    Date of Birth: unknown
    Ordination: unknown
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1950s; 1960s
    Allegation Received: 2006
    Pastoral Assignments
    Hope Haven, Marrero
    ERNEST FAGIONE, S.D.B.
    Date of Birth: 1917
    Ordination: 1947
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1950s; 1960s
    Allegation Received: 2006
    Date of Death: 2006
    Pastoral Assignments
    Archbishop Shaw High School
    Hope Haven, Marrero
    St. John Bosco, Harvey
    JUSTIN FALER, O.S.B.
    Date of Birth: 1919
    Ordination: 1945
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1950s
    Allegation Received: 2002
    Date of Death: 1979
    Pastoral Assignments
    Annunciation, Bogalusa
    St. Benedict, St. Benedict
    St. Christopher, Metairie
    St. Jane de Chantal, Abita Springs
    St. Joseph Abbey
    AUGUST KITA, S.D.B.
    Date of Birth: 1931
    Ordination: 1960
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1960s; 1970s
    Allegation Received: 2006
    Date of Death: 2008
    Pastoral Assignments
    Hope Haven, Marrero
    ANDREW MASTERS, S.V.D.
    Date of Birth: unknown
    Ordination: unknown
    Allegation Received: 1993
    Pastoral Assignments
    Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Belle Chasse
    St. Augustine, New Orleans
    WILLIAM MILLER, C.Ss.R.
    Date of Birth: 1896
    Ordination: 1922
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1940s
    Allegation Received: 1946
    Date of Death: 1972
    Pastoral Assignments
    St. Alphonsus, New Orleans
    JOSEPH PANKOWSKI, S.D.B.
    Date of Birth: 1915
    Ordination: unknown
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1940s; 1950s
    Allegation Received: 2006
    Deceased 1981
    Pastoral Assignments
    Hope Haven, Marrero
    DONALD PEARCE S.J.
    Date of Birth: 1925
    Ordination: 1959
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1960s
    Allegation Received: 2003
    Notification from Religious Order: 2010
    Date of Death: 2016
    Pastoral Assignments
    Jesuit High School, New Orleans
    ALFRED PIMPLE, O.F.M.
    Date of Birth: 1911
    Ordination: 1938
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1950s
    Allegation Received: 1959
    Date of Death: 1983
    Pastoral Assignments
    St. Mary of the Angels, New Orleans
    St. Patrick, Port Sulphur
    ALFRED SOKOL, S.D.B.
    Date of Birth: 1911
    Ordination: unknown
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1960s; 1970s
    Allegation Received: 2006
    Deceased 2004
    Pastoral Assignments
    Hope Haven, Marrero
    ROGER TEMME, O.M.I.
    Date of Birth: 1947
    Ordination: 1976
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1970s
    Allegation Received: 1995
    Pastoral Assignments
    Ave Maria Retreat House, Lafitte
    Our Lady of Guadalupe, New Orleans
    BENJAMIN WREN, S.J.
    Date of Birth: 1931
    Ordination: 1961
    Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1970s; early 1980s
    Allegation Received: 2016
    Date of Death: 2006
    Pastoral Assignments
    Community of John the Evangelist, New Orleans
    Loyola University, New Orleans
  • The following religious order priests were taken out of ministry by the Archbishop of New Orleans in 2002, even though the abuse was not alleged to have occurred in the Archdiocese of New Orleans:

  • CHARLES COYLE, S.J.
    Date of Birth: 1932
    Ordination: 1965
    Date of Death: 2015
    Pastoral Assignments:
    Center for Jesus the Lord, New Orleans
    Holy Cross High School, New Orleans
    Jesuit High School, New Orleans
    St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Algiers
    St. Cecilia Parish (in residence)
    St. Louise de Marillac, Arabi
    St. Raphael, New Orleans
    BRYAN FONTENOT, O.P.
    Date of Birth: 1953
    Ordination: 1981
    Pastoral Assignments
    Xavier University, New Orleans
    BERNARD KNOTH, S.J.
    Date of Birth: 1949
    Ordination: 1977
    Pastoral Assignments
    Loyola University
    JOSEPH PELLETTIERI, C.Ss.R.
    Date of Birth: 1939
    Ordination: 1965
    Date of Death: 2018
    Pastoral Assignments:
    Ave Maria Retreat House, Crown Point
    C. RICHARD NOWERY, C.S.C.
    Date of Birth: 1938
    Ordination: 1968
    Date of Death: 2018
    Pastoral Assignments:
    Sacred Heart of Jesus, New Orleans
  • We have done our very best to make this report as accurate and complete as possible.  If anyone wishes to raise a question about someone not on the list, I invite you to come forward. The phone number for Victims Assistance Coordinator Br. Stephen Synan, F.M.S. is (504) 522-5019.  If necessary, the list will be updated if other cases are presented.